Danyel Smith

2 months ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

sentences, and music. and the culture. author Danyel Smith writes, recalls, recommends, and overshares. By Danyel Smith · Over 5,000 subscribersBy subscribing, I agree to Substack’s Terms of Use and acknowledge its Information Collection Notice and Privacy Policy“SHINE BRIGHT HQ sparkles. From music to culture to history and the world, the words of Danyel Smith make me think and there is beauty, humor and truth in them. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is a gift. ”“The prototype and archetype of music journalism.

2 months ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. Regardless of what some say, it’s Black History Month. February 1 was about Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. February 2 was about duets. The celebration continues. before we get into it: support my archival, current and future work by becoming a joyous and learned paid subscriber today. or you can send a one-time treat. or you can share SHINE BRIGHT far and wide.

2 months ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. And regardless of what some say, it’s Black History Month. February 1 was about Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. My workdays revolve around playlists. I listen to them in order to work. I curate them as part of my research projects. The lists also just bring me joy.

2 months ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. Support my archival, current, and future work by immediately and passionately becoming a paid subscriber. Hi. These are wild times. I am sending my very best to you and yours. January 29 is Amii Stewart’s birthday, and among the loose leaves in The Mixed-up Files of Ms. Danyel Smith are a few sentences about she and her cohort.

Jan 25, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. Support my archival, current, and future work by immediately and passionately becoming a paid subscriber. like the fact that alternative newsweeklies are on their last and trembling legs, I’ve just been, you know, trying to stay up, attaching discipline to my creativity, and paying close attention to my healths — physical, mental, spiritual, and etcetera.